Chaos begins when one joins a martial arts school

Chapter 11 Two months

Ning Xuezhi knew Yang Shouzhou.

When Yang Shouzhou was young, he was a well-known expert farmer in the surrounding villages, but now he is old.

What truly made Ning Xuezhi frown even more was Yang Jing's identity.

The main reason he was able to live a peaceful and stable life as a wealthy man in the countryside was not because he was cunning or stingy, but because he was able to be pragmatic, act cautiously, and try not to make enemies for himself. Of course, those farmers who had little ability or potential did not count.

If Yang Jing were just a simple country boy, he wouldn't care.

But if the other party joins a martial arts school, then the meaning changes.

Ning Xuezhi was different from those country bumpkins who had never seen the world. He had actually seen those martial arts masters who could kill a mad bull with a single punch.

Ning Xuezhi wouldn't dare provoke such a martial artist.

Therefore, Ning Xuezhi is quite wary of the group of people who practice martial arts.

"Why didn't you tell me about Yang Jing joining the martial arts school?" Ning Xuezhi said in a deep voice.

Butler Shi bowed and said respectfully, "Master, this matter was handled by Feng Lei. He may have told my wife. I just learned about this from Feng Lei's men."

Ning Xuezhi frowned and said in a deep voice, "Woman, you don't know any better!"

After Ning Xuezhi finished speaking, Butler Shi explained softly, "Master, I heard from Feng Lei's men that Yang Shouzhou's grandson, Yang Jing, although he has joined the martial arts school, is weak-willed. He was so frightened that he fainted after sleeping in an abandoned house."

He observed Ning Xuezhi's expression and continued, "Feng Lei's men also said that they had done a simple investigation of Yang Jing in the city. Yang Jing was not outstanding in the Sun family martial arts school. He had poor physique and did not work hard in martial arts. Scrap iron could never be turned into fine steel."

Ning Xuezhi's expression softened considerably after hearing Butler Shi's explanation.

Feng Lei wasn't really stupid. He realized that even if Yang Jing joined the martial arts school, he would be hopeless, which is why he started targeting the Yang family.

After thinking for a moment, he shook his head slightly.

In his view, Feng Lei's approach was too hasty.

He had only mentioned his idea of ​​buying the two acres of land belonging to the Yang family, without intending to do so immediately; it was Feng Lei who volunteered.

Ning Xuezhi didn't take the matter too seriously at the time, thinking it was just a farmer's two acres of land, and he also wanted to see what Feng Lei's abilities were like.

If he had known at the time that Yang Jing had joined the city's martial arts school and become a martial arts disciple, he certainly wouldn't have allowed Feng Lei to pressure the Yang family any further.

The Ning family owns over a thousand acres of land, making them one of the largest landowners in the entire Wazi Township, and they are no less than the Yang family with their two acres of land.

The best course of action is to wait.

Ning Xuezhi had been a landlord for decades and had dealt with all sorts of people in Yuhe County. His experience and methods in handling matters were far superior to those of a reckless person like Feng Lei.

Although Yang Jing had poor physical constitution and mediocre talent in martial arts, nothing is absolute.

What if Yang Jing really does develop the skill?

Ning Xuezhi knew that some martial artists had developed so-called "internal strength," which was something that ordinary people could not handle.

The safest approach is to wait a few months or a year and a half.

Ning Xuezhi knew the rules of the martial arts schools in the city: if a disciple had not developed that so-called "internal strength" within a year or two, he would have to leave the school.

Basically, the vast majority of disciples have to leave the martial arts school, but some don't have the money to support themselves for a year or two, while others haven't developed their strength by the time the time is up.

Once Yang Jing is kicked out of the martial arts school, it will be clear that he is not cut out for martial arts; he's just a farmer after all. At that point, there will be no need to hold back when it comes to taking action against him.

Ning Xuezhi cursed Feng Lei as an idiot in his heart, then silently memorized Yang Jing's name before continuing to look at the other names on the list. After returning from the city, he had arranged for someone to investigate Feng Lei's connections.

He needed to find out the reason why Feng Lei was killed this time—was the killer's target Feng Lei, or the Ning family behind Feng Lei?

After Ning Xuezhi finished reading the list, he had a better understanding of the situation. At least he was no longer completely clueless like before.

After thinking for a moment, Ning Xuezhi looked up at the steward standing in front of the desk and said, "Investigate Zhang Wei from Zhangjiabao, Ma Deliang and Ma Chaowei from Maliu Village, and others. See if there's anything strange about their recent movements. Be careful not to alert them. Investigate privately."

The people Ning Xuezhi mentioned all had conflicts with the Ning family.

Apart from Yang Jing, if the other people on the list are the murderers, they all have personal grudges against Feng Lei and have no connection with the Ning family, nor do they pose a threat to the Ning family.

"Yes, sir, I'll arrange for someone to investigate immediately." Butler Shi nodded, then remembered something else, "By the way, sir, what about the government? Should we contact them?"

"Hmph, no need." Ning Xuezhi sneered, "What can they find out? They'll just run into some trouble and then forget about it."

"Yes." Butler Shi nodded. "Master, if there's nothing else, I'll go and make the arrangements."

Ning Xuezhi hummed in agreement.

Butler Shi turned to leave, but had only taken a couple of steps when Ning Xuezhi called out to him, "Wait."

Butler Shi turned to Ning Xuezhi, "Master?"

Ning Xuezhi slapped his forehead and quickly said, "I almost forgot someone. Old Shi, give the order that Yang Shouzhuo's two acres of land in Yangjia Village be put on hold for now, and that there be no further action taken."

Butler Shi was taken aback; he hadn't expected that the master had specifically wanted to remind him of this matter.

However, he didn't think much of it, assuming that the master was probably too tired because of Feng Lei's death to bother with the Yang family. After all, it was just two acres of land, while the Ning family owned thousands of acres of land.

But given the master's consistently stingy nature when it comes to land, it's likely that he'll just put it aside for now, and the Yang family's two acres of prime land will eventually belong to the Ning family again.

"Yes, sir." After saying this, Butler Shi turned and walked out of the study.

Ning Xuezhi was the only one left in the room.

He leaned back in his armchair, his eyes slightly closed, deep in thought.

He knew very well that Yang Jing was also a suspect in the murder, after all, Yang Jing not only had a motive, but also the ability.

Although Yang Jing's physical attributes were mediocre, he had trained in a martial arts school, so he was definitely stronger than the average person. With his intentions on the side of the enemy, killing Feng Lei would not have been difficult.

However, Yang Jing still holds the status of a martial arts school disciple.

Ning Xuezhi planned to wait a few more months until Yang Jing failed to learn martial arts and was kicked out of the martial arts school. At that time, the Yang family would truly become dough that he could knead at will.

Time passes day by day.

Two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

After killing Feng Lei, the Ning family made no further moves, and the matter of the Yang family's two acres of land seemed to have been forgotten, with no one mentioning it again.

Dealing with Feng Lei also temporarily relieved a major threat to the family.

Yang Jing devoted all his energy to practicing martial arts.

He knew very well that practicing martial arts was the fundamental thing.

In such chaotic times, a knife is only safe when it is in one's own hand.

(End of this chapter)